CHP warns drivers on Bay Area bridges about high winds, flooding and puddles

The California Highway Patrol is cautioning drivers crossing Bay Area bridges to watch out for high winds this afternoon.

Motorists on the Bay Bridge, the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge should be particularly careful as long as storms continue to pound the area, according to an advisory issued by the CHP early Sunday afternoon.

Gusty winds and rain are causing dangerous conditions on bridges and roadways throughout the Bay Area.

Minor flooding and spin-outs have slowed traffic on several roadways. In Dublin and Oakland, vehicles on westbound I-580, northbound I-680 and westbound Highway 24 flipped over on their roof but the CHP reported no major injuries. Oakland firefighters removed a motorist from the vehicle in one crash.

CHP recommended motorists should slow down, leave plenty of space between vehicles and be prepared for puddles and some flooding.